Perspective
Our commitment to the communities in which we operate and our respect for the environment and good governance is at the heart of our business.
It has been two years since we released our first Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) report. Since then, we have been sharing our progress and communicating solutions with all those who, like us, want to build engaged, inclusive and innovative communities.
Today, we are sharing the results of our 2023 year, which saw the implementation of new initiatives. We focused particularly on our Indigenous relations and climate change targets. The integration of smart temporary heating units on 17 of our construction sites through the Heat Better Challenge, is contributing to the reduction of our greenhouse gas emissions. Our commitment to attaining the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certification has led to the creation of an interdisciplinary working committee, that will ensure we meet the requirements of the certification. We were also named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the first time and announced our participation in the Government of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge.
As we continue to work towards our targets, we seek to share our results with you every year while prioritizing the development and deployment of concrete actions to advance our progress in attaining our goals.
Integrating principles of environmental protection, social commitment and good governance (ESG) into all of our practices is essential to contribute, in collaboration with our clients, partners and investors, to moving the industry in the right direction.
Several other goals are in progress or have been reached. Check out a snapshot below of what we are working on and what we intend to achieve:
ESG Goals
2023
Established an EDI advisory committee composed of 14 members from across the country and two co-leads
2024
Allocate at least 10% of our donation and sponsorship budget to Indigenous causes, as well as the protection and conservation of natural environments
2024
Roll out our Builder Training program to promote our OHS management tools to our managers on construction sites
2027
Achieve PAR bronze certification requirements
2030
Reduce our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40%, using 2021 as a base year
2050
Make facilities and operations carbon neutral
Advancing the ESG performance of our organization and industry requires significant and ongoing efforts. Through our collaborations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and communities, we are dedicated to the sustainable transformation of Canada.